US
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Ultra Audio WWS-8503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
WQS 7015- 2 Λ2 Bell Sound ISide A Stamped
WQS 7016-1 Bell Sound Λ2 ISide B Stamped
Al Caiola And His OrchestraGuitars, Woodwinds & Bongos
Vinyl pressings
Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos
by Al Caiola And His Orchestra · 1960
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningSpace-AgeJazz
Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos
5 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Ultra Audio WW 7503United Artists Ultra Audio WW-7503
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
WOM-7013-2 Bell SoundRunout side A
WOM-7014-1 Bell SoundRunout side B
WOM-7013Label side A
WOM-7014Label side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records SAH-T 6145London Records SAH-T.6145
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AIZ-1846-2DSide A Stamped
AIZ-1847-2DSide B Stamped
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Ultra Audio WW 8503
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Ultra Audio WW 7503
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
WOM 7013-2 Bell SoundSide 1
WOM 7014-1 Bell SoundSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | United Artists Ultra Audio WW 8503First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | United Artists Ultra Audio WW 7503First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records SAH-T 6145 / London Records SAH-T.6145First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Ultra Audio WWS-8503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Ultra Audio WW 7503 / United Artists Ultra Audio WW-7503First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Australia | United Artists Ultra Audio WWS-8503LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Spain | United Artists Ultra Audio HU 061-20 / United Artists Ultra Audio HUS 061-20LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3280LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6280LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Artists Records WWR 3503 / United Artists Records WW-7503LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | United Artists Ultra Audio WW 7503LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Give Me The Simple Life2:17
- A2Cuckoo2:21
- A3I May Be Wrong But I Think You're Wonderful2:19
- A4Steel Guitar Rag1:56
- A5Bernie's Tune2:30
- A6Let's Call The Whole Thing Off2:15
- B1Jeepers Creepers2:25
- B2Dance Of The Spanish Onion1:40
- B3Gypsy In My Soul2:35
- B4Petite Waltz2:07
- B5Too Marvelous For Words2:19
- B6Tango Boogie1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1962.
When was Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is United Artists Ultra Audio WWS-8503.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WWS-8503, WW 7503, SAH-T 6145, WW 8503) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WQS 7015- 2 Λ2 Bell Sound I and WQS 7016-1 Bell Sound Λ2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guitars, Woodwinds & Bongos on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
